Lot 00211

Paul I, 1947-1964. Proof set 1954 (Copper-Nickel), ANAMNH­ΣΤΙΚΟΝ series within the original presentation box, containing the 5 Drachmai, 2 Drachmai, 1 Drachmi and 50 Lepta, 1954, Paris, from dies by Basil Falireas, reeded edge. ΠΑΥΛΟΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ ΤΩΝ ΕΛΛΗΝΩΝ •1954• Bare head of Paul to left; below truncation, ΦΑΛΗΡΕΑΣ and ANAMNHΣTIKON in small letters. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΟΝ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ Coat of Arms of the Kingdom of Karamitsos T.122. KM Pn63/Pn66/Pn69/Pn72. Very rare, only 50 sets or fewer were minted, but they are very rarely offered at public sales. Graded by NGC “SP 66”, “SP 65”, “SP 65” & “SP 67”. 5 Drachmai is Top pop in NGC and PCGS. Cert numbers: 2908902-012/014 & 2909009-001.

From the El-Greco Collection of Modern Greek Rarities.